Philippines

My favorite Thai Restaurant in Manila – Mango Tree, Bonifacio High Street

One of the great things about Manila is that you can find not only great Filipino food, but also equally good food from other countries in Asia or around the world. So, whenever you need a break from the Filipino favorites, you have plenty of good choices. Whenever I crave for Thai food, Mango Tree […]

Dining, shopping and entertainment on Bonifacio High Street

Malls are at the heart of shopping, dining, entertainment and general social live in Manila. While the most popular complex is Greenbelt/Glorietta/SM in Makati (reviewed here), one of the nicest and newest alternatives is Bonifacio High Street in Bonifacio Global City! It is modeled after a European downtown shopping street, with an open air pedestrian

Relaxing Massage at a bargain price in Makati – Touch and Heal!

If you are staying in Makati during your visit to Manila and are looking for a relaxing massage for a bargain price, you should put Touch & Heal at the top of your list! For less than $10, you get a 1h aromatherapy massage and they have plenty of other treatments for similarly good prices. Touch

Beach & Dive Getaway from Manila – Acacia Resort

Manila get’s pretty hot during the summer months, so it is great that there are plenty of options to escape the city heat for a weekend getaway. If you have beach time and scuba diving on your mind, Anilao (read my Snapshot) is your best choice from Manila. For a recent trip over a holiday

How to best earn Cebu Pacific GetGo points with a Citibank card!

You are earning points with the Cebu Pacific GetGo Rewards program and want to earn some extra points with your credit card? Cebu Pacific advertises a Cebu Pacific Citibank card and I reviewed all the Citibank cards (here) – so which one is the best one to earn GetGo points?

A luxury getaway in Anilao – Vivere Azure!

Did you like the photos of the coast of Anilao with it’s beautiful sunsets you saw here? Then you need a good hotel to enjoy your stay and the Vivere Azure is just that – a gorgeous boutique resort with modern rooms, great service and amazing views over the ocean…

Snapshot: Anilao, Philippines

Manila is not only a gateway for South East Asia and the 7,000 islands in the Philippines, it also has a number of beach and mountain destinations nearby for a weekend getaway. I have reported on Taal Lake & Volcano and the Nasugbu coast. If you want to do more than enjoy the scenery or swim, you

Find the best credit card offered by Citibank Philippines!

Citibank Asia has been one of the most innovative banks in the region, especially with regards to credit cards. Today, I will review the different credit cards Citibank Philippines offers, compare their benefits and fees and will recommend the best general, everyday credit card – of course with an eye on rewards!

Pacific Club Lounge Manila Terminal 3 Reviewed

More and more international flights are leaving from Manila’s Terminal 3 (or NAIA3) and now, you have a few lounge options there, too. PriorityPass, Delta, KLM and SkyTeam are utilizing the Pacific Club Lounge in Terminal 3. Read my review to find out if it’s worth stopping by!

Uptown Boracay – at the center of everything!

For my return visit to Boracay with my sister, I was deliberating over the choice of hotels for a while: I wanted to show off the wonderful beach and water, but also show the lively side of Boracay, with its many restaurants, bars and entertainment. So, the choice fell on Station 2 at the heart

Boracay revisited – paradise or party island?

Boracay has been one of my favorite beach destinations since I visited years ago – the powdery, white sand and crystal clear, warm water make it a special slice of paradise, as you can read here. Apparently, many people agreed and Boracay’s popularity has soared, it was voted to be “Best Beach in Asia” and

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